New innovation, skills & technology programme adds up for the financial services sector News From the rise of AI to ongoing changes in financial regulation, from equitable access to financial services to the opening of access to personal financial data
Restaurant grant programme returns for its third year.. News ..backing small, independent operators in both London and Manchester
North West sees over 1,100 insolvency-related activities in Q1, new R3 research shows News More than 1,100 insolvency-related activities were recorded in the North West region in Q1 2024, according to new research from R3, the UK's insolvency and restructuring trade body.
Businesses will need new policies to comply with next employment law changes News Employers should start preparing for the next raft of employment law rights to be introduced at the end of summer 2024,
Aliter-backed technology transformation and resourcing group announces.. News ..CEO appointment John Antunes appointed as Group CEO to lead growth of West Midlands based group
Cowens Makes Strategic Appointment News Cowens Group, a leading Independent Midlands-based insurance broker, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Wilson
Leading tax expert joins PKF Francis Clark News An eminent tax expert has joined PKF Francis Clark as a partner in the firm's growing corporate tax team.
DWF acts for BIL Group on its first acquisition News DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has advised Wiltshire-based BIL Group on its acquisition of Varley Castors of Altrincham.
Dow Schofield Watts expands with launch of R&D tax relief service News Financial advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts (DSW) has expanded its tax practice with the addition of a new service to advise on R&D tax relief and other innovation tax incentives.
Professional Liverpool Announces New Sector Leader of Its Corporate Finance Group News Professional Liverpool, one of the city's leading cross-sector professional services membership bodies, has appointed Mark Borzomato as Sector Lead of its Corporate Finance Group.
TLT welcomes five senior lawyers to growing Birmingham team News National law firm TLT has appointed five new legal directors as the firm continues its growth in Birmingham.
Evelyn Partners adds new audit partner to Bristol office News Evelyn Partners, the wealth management and professional services group, has announced the appointment of John Howarth
Woodstock Legal Services Strengthens Team with Highly Experienced Employment Law Solicitor News Woodstock Legal Services continues its regional expansion, welcoming Tony Bertin, a highly respected Consultant Employment Solicitor with over 45 years of experience in employment law.
Dealmaker Promoted at Hurst News A dealmaker at independent accounting and business advisory firm HURST has been promoted to associate partner.
Expansion as mfg Solicitors make move to new Birmingham office News Law firm mfg Solicitors has increased its foothold in Birmingham with a move to a new city centre office.
Mills & Reeve's new Birmingham office in Paradise highlighted as a significant sustainable milestone - report News National law firm Mills & Reeve has published their 2024 sustainability report, which covers the firm's commitment to net zero,
What the Child Benefit rate rise means for you News Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments from 6 April 2024,
Duncan & Toplis makes senior promotion to spearhead growth plans News Duncan & Toplis Legal Services has promoted Amy Codd to head of legal services, strengthening its board of directors
BPL extends ‘Worcester' relationship with £1m press investment News One of the UK's leading sheet metalwork specialists has extended its long-term partnership with Worcester Presses with a new £1m investment.
PKF Smith Cooper acquires insolvency company BLB Advisory Limited furthering Midlands expansion plans News Midlands-based accounting and advisory firm PKF Smith Cooper has acquired West Midlands insolvency boutique BLB Advisory Limited
Trio of partner promotions at PKF Francis Clark News PKF Francis Clark has announced the promotion of three new partners.
Lodders boosts senior leadership team with appointment of duo of directors News Law firm Lodders has boosted its Management Board with the appointment of two new directors.
National law firm TLT has promoted five colleagues to partner.. News ..demonstrating the firm's commitment to progressing female talent, with women accounting for all partner promotions in 2024.
TLT hires financial services regulation heavyweight to supercharge financial services offering News UK law firm TLT has recruited top regulatory lawyer Amanda Hulme to lead the firm's financial services regulation team, placing TLT at the cutting edge of financial services regulatory advice in the UK.
Motorcycle injury specialist, Mary Lomas, joins Fletchers to strengthen two-wheel practice News Highly experienced catastrophic and serious injury solicitor, Mary Lomas, who specialises in motorcycle accidents,
Deloitte South West and Wales appoints new practice senior partner News Deloitte has appointed a new practice senior partner (PSP) for the South West and Wales to lead a combined team of over 2,300 people.
VWV expands Commercial Litigation team with notable addition of Terence Dickens News National law firm, VWV, has announced the addition of Terence Dickens to their commercial litigation team, based in their Bristol office.
Antisocial behaviour in Manchester city centre shops.. News ..and leisure spaces must be reported say city leaders as new campaign launches to Stop It!
EY strengthens South West audit team with new Partner promotion News EY has promoted Jemma Inker to Partner in its South West audit team
Clough & Willis 2024 quiz raises £400 for Bury Homeless Project News Bury and Bolton based law firm Clough & Willis has raised £400 for Bury Homeless Project at its 25th annual quiz.
South West PE-backed mid-market businesses saw average 74% EBITDA growth over three years News South West-based private equity-backed businesses experienced average EBITDA* growth of 74% over the latest three-year period,
Wilkes Wins Regional Law Firm of the Year at 2024 Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards News Wilkes, a leading Birmingham law firm, has won Regional Law Firm of the Year at the Birmingham Law Society 2024 Legal Awards.
SAS Daniels Celebrates National Conveyancing Week News Leading North West law firm SAS Daniels was proud to support National Conveyancing Week once again this year,
Osborne Clarke advises Synova on investment in Mecsia to support its continued expansion News International legal practice Osborne Clarke has advised longstanding client and leading private equity investor Synova
New guide goes back to basics on contract law News UK Businesses of all sizes, and in all sectors, can benefit from a new free information guide that has been launched to give a clear,
EY announces new Liverpool leader to spearhead growth News EY has announced Liz Jones as the firm's new Liverpool Office Managing Partner
Quantum Advisory promotes Darren Wateridge to Principal Consultant in London News Quantum Advisory, the leading independent financial services consultancy, today announced the promotion of Darren Wateridge FIA
Commercial Insurance platform accelerates growth after investment in new technologies News Leading commercial insurance comparison platform, Compare Insurance, has accelerated growth by an impressive 60%
BDO advises on sale of professional cleaning, building and technical services specialist News Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has advised on the sale of professional cleaning and support services specialist Tudor Group.
Ballards LLP's New Elmley House: A Showcase of Collaboration News Worcestershire's renowned accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has recently unveiled their new office, Elmley House,
Seminar sets out pensions landscape for 2024 News Finance, HR and pension professionals came together on leap day (29 February) to hear exclusive industry insights at Quantum Advisory's latest
Parity for senior women in business unlikely before 2053 News Data from Grant Thornton's 20th annual Women in Business* report shows that whilst the percentage of women in senior management roles in the UK
AJ Bell named as inaugural hiring partner for Tech Returners' new TR4: 4-Week Returner Launchpad programme News AJ Bell – the low cost, award-winning investment platform – has been named as the very first hiring partner for Tech Returners' new TR4
Evelyn Partners advises on £5m investment in Somerset-based Family Adventures Group News Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, has advised on Foresight Group's £5 million investment
Osborne Clarke Advises on Sale Of Cherwell Laboratories Ltd. To Analytichem News Lawyers at Osborne Clarke in Bristol have advised the shareholders of Cherwell Laboratories Ltd. on the sale of the company to the AnalytiChem group.
Lycetts offers West Midlands businesses a defence against cyber crime News An innovative security service is set to help protect businesses in the West Midlands against the increasing menace of cyber attacks.
Thrings retains ‘stand out' new lawyers from multiple qualification routes News Thrings has welcomed the qualification of four new lawyers across its Bath and London offices.
Budget reaction from Adrian Young at HURST News Commenting on the Budget, Adrian Young, a tax partner at independent accounting and business advisory firm HURST, said:
Don't panic-pay mortgages amidst economic uncertainty, financial expert warns West Midlands homeowners News A financial expert is advising West Midlands homeowners against hasty mortgage overpayment decisions in the wake of recent research findings.
Fall in North West small business equity investment activity reveals British Business Bank report News North West smaller businesses completed 88 equity deals in Q1-Q3 2023, a 27% decrease compared to the equivalent period in 2022
Wiltshire lawyer urges people to get writing a will off their to-do list News Trish Watkins at Goughs Solicitors in Chippenham is encouraging people to consider the risks of not having a will in place following new research
DWF announces 32 promotions in Manchester News DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced 32 promotions in its Manchester office.
DWF announces 8 promotions in Bristol News DWF, the global provider of integrated legal and business services, has announced eight new promotions in Bristol.
‘Flurry' of big deals in Q1 of 2024 gives cause for optimism.. News ..for UK recruitment market, despite drop in transactions in 2023 - BDO
Goughs Solicitors property expertise bolstered by new Senior Associate News Wiltshire-based Solicitors, Goughs, welcomes new Senior Associate, Elmira Moore, who joins the firm's Chippenham High Street office.
Survey Finds UK Tax Policies Stifling Business Growth And Innovation News Azets Barometer January 2024 highlights challenges faced by UK businesses
Launch of Midlands Engine Investment Fund II unlocks millions in funding for smaller businesses in the West Midlands News The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II will deliver a £400m commitment of new funding for smaller businesses
R3 in the South West responds to the January 2024 insolvency statistics News Corporate insolvencies increased by 5% in January 2024 to a total of 1,769, compared to 1,685 in January 2023. This is lower than the year-on-year increase in January 2023 or 7.5%.
Foot Anstey appoints new Director of Responsible Business News Foot Anstey has announced the appointment of Bola Gibson to direct and advance the firm's sustainability and responsible business initiatives.
Mogers Drewett boosts commercial property team News Mogers Drewett, which has offices Bath, Sherborne, Wells and Frome, has strengthened its commercial property team with the appointment of experienced lawyer Helen Gate.